Rapid-antigen tests promised so much: a quick, cheap and easy way to tell if you were COVID positive so you could make a decision to help protect yourself, family and community.
But in reality, it's far more complicated. The tests were initially hard to come by, expensive for some and the rollout was patchy.
And now, add to that the fact that the coronavirus has continued to evolve - making it hard to tell if RATs can even detect COVID.
So on this week's Coronacast, should we give a rat about RATs anymore? And why is it important that the tests do as they say?
The vaccine is working! Here's how we can tell
Faster to lockdown - so why is the curve the same?
How are Australia's outbreaks tracking?
What does DIY COVID testing mean for the months ahead?
What can the world tell us about reopening?
Are vaccines better at preventing infection than we thought?
Is the path out of lockdowns a one-way street?
Is the NSW curve bending or flattening?
Why vaccinated people shouldn't have more freedoms (quite yet)
Even with high vaccination, we might need more ...
Moderna is coming! What is it again?
NSW's big (risky?) leap to reopening!
What might the next few weeks look like?
I know the vaccine will protect me, but will it protect others?
Why aren't more Indigenous people vaccinated?
Is it fair to wait to reopen until kids are vaccinated?
Boost me baby! Should we all actually have three doses?
Victoria gives up on donut days forever
From COVID-zero to the ultimate balancing act
Why is the "worst month" for NSW in October?
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